The document analyzes the mise-en-scene and camera work in Ellie Goulding's music video for "Goodness Gracious." It discusses several examples of mise-en-scene, including the outdoor setting by a pool that establishes the fun, upbeat tone, Ellie's sequined coat as she drives to emphasize her fashionable image, and a party scene that portrays socializing. Camera work is also examined, such as over-the-shoulder shots that involve the audience and focus on Ellie's face to highlight her performance and emotion. Tight frames that fill the frame with activity are said to make the video look professional and match the song's beat.
2. MISE EN SCENE
• There is numerous examples of mise en scene that is constructed in the music video of ‘Goodness Gracious’ by Ellie
Goulding. The mise en scene that is used throughout the music video, each have different meanings and purposes of why it
has been included within a scene to the music video.
• One example of mise en scene that is constructed is the setting in the beginning of the music video, when Ellie goulding and
other people within the music video are in a setting of being outside apartments on a holiday as well as a swimming pool in
the background. This suggests to the audience that the artist is on holiday with her friends, and having fun. This setting is
unique from other settings that is used in songs that the artist has produced, highlighting that this music video is more
uplifting and happy compared to some other music videos that have been produced. Also, as an audience we see that the
setting is in an outside location by a swimming pool, which motivates the audience to have a fun time whilst listening to this
music piece. The colors also within this moment are very bright and contrasting, which empathizes the idea of the artist and
the other people within the music video having fun. The time of day within this moment is evening, which is suggested through
the color of the sky which contrasts against the clothing and props used within this moment. Examples of this is constructed
below in some of the following images:
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Within this image you can see the
contrast of the neon colors and the dark
sky. This scene within the music video is
seen as contrasting and makes the
music video look really fun and uplifting.
We see people standing and dancing outside
apartments and tall buildings. Also
communicating the idea of the people having
fun and socializing. This makes the scenes
within the music video more engaging and
bright.
3. MISE EN SCENE
Another example of mise en scene that is constructed within the music video is the
costume and color that is used in the moment of when Ellie Goulding is driving through a
city in a car. Within this moment the audience can see that some of her costume is made
with sequins and other materials that make her coat more contrasting with the other colors
within the frame. This also suggests the idea of the artist being more ‘fashionable’ and the
music video appealing to more of the younger generation. The color within the music video
is always either naturalistic like or dark and neon/bright colors together within a frame.
Within this moment we see the face of the artist as well as some of the costume and then
the background. The background being dark within this moment is beneficial and has the
meaning so that the audience can focus more on to the appearance of the artist and what
she is singing/ the lyrics. There is some examples of this moment that are illustrated on
this page:
We see some of the costume here, that
the artist is wearing. As well some of
the background and neon colors that is
blurred on the background, so that we
can focus on the performance and
movement of the artist.
4. MISE EN SCENE
Furthermore another example of mise en scene that is constructed in the music video of ‘Goodness gracious’ by Ellie Goulding.
Within this moment we see that the artist is at a party with her friends that are within the music video. Within this moment of the
artist being at the location and situation of being at a party we see that Ellie Goulding is very happy, is enjoying socializing with
her friends. The scene is very uplifting and can potentially encourage some of the younger aged audience members to go
outside and socialize and have a fun time with some of their friends. The location and setting of being at a party, as well as the
performance makes this scene within the music video look really fun and outgoing, and starts a connection between the
audience of who are watching the music video and the artist of who is being focused on within the music video and is singing
throughout. Below are some examples of this with some annotation:
Within these different screen grabs you can
see the understanding of bright neon colors,
dark colors as well as the focus on the artist
who is having fun at a party and socializing.
The setting of a party relates to the purpose
of the bright colors, as people associate
bright colors with parties and events that
happen in the evening time.
5. CAMERAWORK
• Camera work is used throughout
the music video of ‘goodness
gracious’ by Ellie Goulding.
Different types of camera work are
used throughout the video for
different purposes and meanings.
Here are some examples and
explanations of different camera
work that is constructed in the
music video:
• One example of camera work that
is constructed in the music video
‘Goodness Gracious’ is an over the
shoulder shot at the beginning of
the music video. By using an over
the shoulder shot, this allows the
audience to see the artist from a
different perspective compared to
when close ups or mid shots are
used within the video. As well as
using this, it engages the audience
and makes them feel involved
within what's currently happening
as the camera looks like its from
an angle of someone who is
standing nearby to the artist. This
shot is effective as it also helps the
idea of a connection beginning to
happen between the audience and
the artist, this also looks like the
artist is singing to who is watching
the music video making them feel
‘included’ and a friend of the artist.
Below are some examples of this
camera work that is constructed in
the beginning section, of the music
video:
This over the shoulder shot makes the
audience feel involved within the situation that
is currently happening. Within these shots we
also focus on to the face of the artist and the
lyrics she is singing, as well as
communicating to the audience of the music
video.
6. CAMERA WORK
• The music video uses focus throughout specially on the
appearance and facial area of the artist. This is so that when the
video is having long takes/short takes of the artist the audience
can focus on the performance, presence and emotion of the
artist, which helps build a connection between the audience and
the artist. Also by having a focus within the music video this
makes the artist look more ‘special’ as the camera does follow
her movement and performance as she performs the song as
well as making her look more ‘attractive’. As females and girls
within the younger generation might idolize her and want to look
like her as well as the artist having male fans and idolize her for
different purposes too as well as her vocals. Focus is also used
so that the audience can focus on the lyrics and the meaning of
which is in the lyrics, and the message that is being
communicated from Ellie Goulding to the audience. Some
examples of where focus is used throughout the music video is
demonstrated on this slide:
This is a great example of focus that is
used, when focusing on the artist and her
performance.
7. CAMERA WORK
• A last example of camera work that is constructed in
the music video is a tight frame. The tight frame is
effective within the music video as it links to the beat
of the music that is playing. The tight frames that are
used, makes the scenes look busy and the frame is
always full with something happening. By having a
tight frame within a range of scenes, it also makes the
music video look more professional and you can see
that the background, extras and other props are all
relevant to the scene as well as having a meaning to
the message of the music video. Examples of loose
frames are illustrated on this page:
The loose frames within these different examples communicate to
the audience that there is fun and exciting situations that are
happening within these different moments and examples. Within
the different images, most of the time the audience can see that
there is a tight frame due to loads of people being together within
the same scene.
